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The community of Sumpter has a long history in Gold Mining. The community was established in 1862 by gold prospectors. These prospectors were on their way to the California gold rush. They stopped by Cracker Creek to test their luck for panning for Gold. To their surprise, they found gold and the word quickly spread through out Eastern Oregon. One of the largest operations was the Sumpter Valley Gold Dredging. It took over 20 men to keep the dredge operating. The Dredge was shut down in 1954, although you can still seeing the piles of tailings today. When the miners quit using the dredge, they just walked off it and left it near HWY 7. The community leaders recently lead an effort to create a State Park for the Gold digging Dredge.

Sumpter has a population of 191 people, 95 households, and 51 families living in the area. Sumpter’s elevation is 4,424 ft and is also on the Elkhorns scenic route located just south of the Elkhorn Mountains. Sumpter has a lot of recreational opportunities including fishing in the creeks and lake, shopping, hiking, hunting and all of the winter sporting activities.

Sumpter has two major flee market events that occur on Memorial weekend and the Fourth of July weekend. Some of the towns local business includes local Artists, Internet Coffee House and Gallery, Photography Workshops, Photographers, Tin Smith, Woodcarver, Motel, Rental Cabins, Bed & Breakfast, Vacation Cabin Rentals, Service Station & Convenience Store, Ice Cream Shop, Groceries & General Merchandise Store, Museums, Restaurants, RV Parks, Post Office, Lounge, Saloon, Tavern, Antiques Stores, Laundromat, and two Real Estate offices.